In deep water:
Department of Biology researchers take on the challenge of protecting our most precious resource
The Department of Biology is one of the premier teaching and research units on campus. Building a strong foundation in Biology opens the door to a myriad of academic and career paths in the health and environmental science industries.
Recent news from the Department of Biology

Mountain chickadees resist age-related cognitive declines
University of Nevada, Reno long-standing research yields new data

Fewer butterflies seen across the warming, drying landscapes of the American West
University of Nevada, Reno leads collaborative study on insect declines

Four leaders in the College of Science share their perspectives on success, leadership and identity

In memory of Patricia Berninsone
Associate Professor Patricia Berninsone passed away in early January 2019. To read more about her life and impact on the Department of Biology as well as contribute to a scholarship in her honor, you can visit the Patricia Berninsone Memorial Scholarship site linked to below.